oceanography
the branch of physical geography dealing with the ocean.
Origin of oceanography
1Other words from oceanography
- o·cea·nog·ra·pher, noun
- o·cea·no·graph·ic [oh-shuh-nuh-graf-ik], /ˌoʊ ʃə nəˈgræf ɪk/, o·cea·no·graph·i·cal, adjective
- o·cea·no·graph·i·cal·ly, adverb
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How to use oceanography in a sentence
The search will be carried out by Sea Scout, an oceanographic search ship.
Streaker Crashes Dolce & Gabbana Runway; Kanye West's "I Am God" Song Inspired By Fashion Show Invitation | The Fashion Beast Team | June 24, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTTechnology used in the search was provided by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute in Massachusetts.
Will Flight Recorder Solve Air France Flight 447 Mystery? | Clive Irving | May 2, 2011 | THE DAILY BEASTA center for oceanographic research that is one of the world's finest sea life exhibits.
Oahu Traveler's guide | Bill GleasnerAny oceanographic or bathymetric information obtainable at the time of sighting may be significant.
Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the Western North Atlantic | Stephen LeatherwoodThere's an oceanographic ship due in Manila shortly, by the way.
Creatures of the Abyss | Murray Leinster
British Dictionary definitions for oceanography
/ (ˌəʊʃəˈnɒɡrəfɪ, ˌəʊʃɪə-) /
the branch of science dealing with the physical, chemical, geological, and biological features of the oceans and ocean basins
Derived forms of oceanography
- oceanographer, noun
- oceanographic (ˌəʊʃənəˈɡræfɪk, ˌəʊʃɪə-) or oceanographical, adjective
- oceanographically, adverb
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Scientific definitions for oceanography
[ ō′shə-nŏg′rə-fē ]
The scientific study of oceans, the life that inhabits them, and their physical characteristics, including the depth and extent of ocean waters, their movement and chemical makeup, and the topography and composition of the ocean floors. Oceanography also includes ocean exploration. Also called oceanology
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